David built this. It has all kinds of features that I don't even know much about, like a nose cone to deflect radar (I think), and a flap in back to help slow down the plane. I hope David will write some notes in the comments section to share with everyone.Tuesday, July 17, 2007
F-14
David built this. It has all kinds of features that I don't even know much about, like a nose cone to deflect radar (I think), and a flap in back to help slow down the plane. I hope David will write some notes in the comments section to share with everyone.
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David Lubin said...
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Well, the cockpit features two seats, one for the pilot and one for the RIO (radar intercept operator) or the guy who fires the missiles. There is an arrestor hook for aircraft carrier landings and a speed brake between the vertical tails just like the real Tomcat. Unfortunately though, due to my lack of creativity/parts useage this F-14 tomcat does not feature the swing wing function that the real thing has.
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July 25, 2007 at 10:35 AM
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Well, the cockpit features two seats, one for the pilot and one for the RIO (radar intercept operator) or the guy who fires the missiles. There is an arrestor hook for aircraft carrier landings and a speed brake between the vertical tails just like the real Tomcat. Unfortunately though, due to my lack of creativity/parts useage this F-14 tomcat does not feature the swing wing function that the real thing has.